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“Roosters' mates” crossword clue

NYT CrosswordLast seen Jul 7, 202557 Down4 letters
Answer
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4 letters · 57 Down

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.HENS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Roosters' mates”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 7, 2025, where it runs at 57 Down and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on July 7, 2025.

Crossing entries

Jul 7, 2025 grid
55ASuffix with book or fool3 ltrs›58ANot yet decided ... or an "artful" description for the last words of 17-, 27- and 45-Across?15 ltrs›64AAquafina competitor5 ltrs›67ATakes a breather5 ltrs›

Every appearance

2 puzzles
DatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Jun 1, 2026NYT Crossword39 Across••••HENSJul 7, 2025NYT Crossword57 Down••••HENS

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